The Secret Life of Foxes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Petrylak, Chloe.

Contributor:

Goodall, Jane.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foxes--Juvenile literature.

Foxes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2023.

Summary:

Have you ever spotted a fox and wondered where it was going? Or perhaps you want to know what all the commotion was about when they woke you up the other night with their ear-piercing screams? Or maybe you just want to know how you can tell if these elusive mammals have visited your back garden when you weren't looking?The Secret Life of Foxes contains everything you need to know (and everything you didn't know that you needed to know!) about these beautiful opportunists. From identifying the various species of fox found around the world to learning about their anatomy and super sharp senses, as well as finding out more about our relationship with them - both past and present - get ready to become a fox expert with every page you turn.The Secret Life of Foxes is for anyone who wants to learn and understand more about the animals we share this fragile planet with - especially the creatures we are able to spot a little closer to home. With useful tips on how to help the foxes near you and lots of other ways in which you can show your support, there's so much to learn that you won't want to put this book down for a single second.

Contents:

Cover

Booktitle

Copyright

Contents

Foreword By Dr Jane Goodall

Acknowledgements

Starting with Foxes

What's in a name?

What's in a status?

CHAPTER ONE Foxes of the World

DEFINING A FOX

THE WORLD'S FOXES

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus)

Fennec fox (Vulpes zerda)

Corsac fox (Vulpes corsac)

Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis)

Bengal fox (Vulpes bengalensis)

Cape fox (Vulpes chama)

Rüppell's fox (Vulpes rueppellii)

Pale fox (Vulpes pallida)

Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrilata)

Blanford's fox (Vulpes cana)

CHAPTER TWO The Red Fox's Anatomy and its Spectacular Senses

Anatomy

Skeleton

Fur coat

Face

Long limbs

Bushy tail

Differences between males and females

Spectacular Senses

Hearing

Sight

Smell

Touch

Taste

Vocals

CHAPTER THREE A Year in the Life of a Red Fox

Welcome to the world little one

Down in the den

A time to learn

All grown up

Finding the one

Preparing for their arrival

We are family

The circle of life

Do red foxes hibernate?

CHAPTER FOUR Our Relationship with Red Foxes

Comforts of the city

Should I fox-proof my garden or encourage them to visit?

Becoming the norm in our everyday culture

The 'sport' that is fox hunting

In the name of 'fashion'

How common are red fox attacks?

Fox-loving heroes

CHAPTER FIVE What they Leave Behind

Tracks

Scratch marks

Scat

Why do dogs love to roll in or eat fox poo?

Scent markings

Dens

Leftovers

What about in urban areas?

CHAPTER SIX What's on the Menu?

In the early days

Out on their own

It's all in the technique

Flexible dinner plans

Save some for later

You can't outwit a red fox!

Their diet isn't just wild

Is it wise to feed a red fox?

CHAPTER SEVEN Do Red Foxes have Predators?.

What eats a red fox?

People: a red fox's biggest threat

In sickness and in health

What to do if you find a sick or injured red fox

But what about a litter of abandoned cubs?

Can red foxes be kept as pets?

CHAPTER EIGHT Their Importance and Decline

Their importance

Their decline

What's in place to protect them?

How to help bring an end to fox and trail hunting in the UK

Get Involved

Where are the best places to spot a red fox?

Setting up your garden

How to capture red foxes on camera

Helping to preserve red foxes for future generations

Bibliography

References

Image Credits

About the Author

Disclaimer

Index

Back cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-3990-9342-8

1-3990-9340-1

OCLC:

1399168117